Newsletter Week 5 060309

Dear Parents, Students and Friends of John XXIII College
Last week I had the privilege of attending a
meeting at St Ignatius College, Riverview. The
meeting brought together the Heads and
Rectors of Jesuit and Partner schools from
around Australia. We were very fortunate to
work with Fr. Tom Roach sj who is the
Secretary for Education for the Society of Jesus
in Rome. One of the imperatives he spoke of
was the responsibility of Jesuit and partner
Schools to help form all members of the
community—students, staff, parents and the
associates of the College.
Schools gave
reports of initiatives they were involved in to
meet this end. Many at the meeting were very
interested in our INIGO programme, run
through the College by Mr Murray Graham.
INIGO aims to help form parents, past
students, staff members and members of the
public in aspects of spirituality (particularly
Ignatian Spirituality).
I draw to your attention to two presentations for
Inigo next week by Fr. Jamie Calder sj, who is
our current College Chaplain. Perhaps your
children have already mentioned Fr. Jamie who
blends deep faith, high intelligence and a quirky
sense of humour into all his presentations. I
have no doubt these two sessions will engage
all who attend:
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Tuesday 10th March
The Spirituality of Relationships
Wednesday 11th March
Blockages to Authentic Relationships.
Both sessions will be held in the McKillop
Room commencing at 7.30pm. Further details
are included in this Newsletter.
Next week there will be much activity around
the College as we welcome thirty six visitors
from our Sister Loreto Schools around
Australia. Students from each of the Loreto
Schools in Australia will visit the College for
three days. Small groups of our Year 10
students will visit one of the Loreto Schools in
Ballarat,( Vic), Toorak, (Vic), Marryatville, (SA),
Coorparoo (Qld), Kirribilli (NSW), and
Normanhurst (NSW). This programme, “Loreto
Connect” is part of the 400th anniversary
celebrations of the Institute of The Blessed
Virgin Mary (The Loreto Sisters).
I am sure our students will extend great
hospitality to our visitors and that our
travellers will be great ambassadors for John
XXIII College. An enormous thank you to Mr
Antulov for coordinating this huge logistical
programme.
We are indeed fortunate to have two such
deep traditions as the Loretos and Jesuits in
our Foundation.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Anne Fry
Principal
Reflection
In this first week of Lent, we are called to
‘repent’. This word ‘repent’ can be something
of an old fashioned religious word perhaps
conjuring up images of travelling religious
revivalists in tents calling ‘sinners’ to sobriety
and ‘moral’ or ‘upright’ living. In fact, as
Jesus is using it, it means simply, ‘open your
hearts anew’ or ‘change your hearts’.
Interestingly, in the Gospel of last Sunday,
this call to renewed-heart-living was
immediately preceded by Jesus’ temptation in
the desert by the Satan, the Accuser. In his
invitation, Satan’s quest is to have Jesus use
his ‘own’ power.
Jesus refuses, of Issue 05
course. He knows that there is no such thing
as one’s ‘own’ power, there is only that power
which comes from knowing that we are
daughters and sons of the One God. This is
the power of ‘love’.
Jesus’ author-ity, then, flows from a
relationship of love in which he knows his
Father is the Author of all that is and
has. Lent comes to remind us that our hearts
are made for love and so our lives are for
giving and receiving this love in relationships
of kindness, honour and respect. When we
do this, our Author is visible and so our
authority flows. Thus, do we ‘renew our
hearts’.
Peace,
Fr Jamie Calder sj - College Chaplain
6th March 2009
Around the Primary
What is EMU?
This year in the Junior Primary, a new mathematics
intervention program is being implemented. The
program is called EMU ( Extending Mathematical
Understanding).
This program offers support for
children on three levels, the classroom mathematics
program, intervention sessions and home activities.
This is a strategic and comprehensive program based
upon the recognition that all children can succeed in
mathematics when given sufficient time and support.
Research has shown that the early years of schooling
are significant in the acquisition of mathematical skills
and understandings. Therefore, early intervention for
students experiencing difficulties grasping
mathematical concepts is the ideal. All children in
Years One and Two along with some children in Year
Three will be individually tested. From the information
gained from the testing, teachers will be able to
develop programs in class that are designed for
children’s different abilities.
Some children require more intensive specialised
mathematics instruction than that offered by the regular
classroom program. The EMU Program is conducted
by a qualified specialist mathematics intervention
teacher (Mrs Liz Gardner) and is designed for children
in their second year of schooling. The EMU program
aims to accelerate children’s mathematics learning so
that after 10-20 weeks of small group sessions each
day, they may participate in the classroom program
within the average band for their cohort. This program
will commence in Term Two.
Upcoming Events
Friday, 13 March: Pre-primary to Year 6 Assembly in
the Hall at 9.00am (Year 4B & 4G)
Mrs L Gardner Cluster Leader K—2
Ms A Coniglio Cluster Leader 3—6
Canteen Roster
Canteen Roster for Week 6
Mon 9th Dagmar & Ann,
Tue 10th Jenny & Deidre
Wed 11th Sandy & Sharon
Thurs 12th Jennifer & Julie
Fri 13th Caz & Sandra
Medical Contact Update Forms
The College has sent home to all families a Medical/
Contact Update Form for each student currently at the
College.
Please give this form your immediate
attention. All forms are to be returned via the classroom
(Primary) or Tutor Group (Secondary) by Wednesday
11th March
Jenny Hill - College Nurse
Health Information
Allergy Awareness
The College has several students who have severe allergic
reaction to nuts. This reaction is called Anaphylaxis. It
characteristically occurs soon after exposure to the allergen
and importantly these reactions can be very serious and
require urgent treatment. The College has Anaphylaxis
Guidelines which implement practical strategies to minimise the
risk of exposure to known allergens for our allergic students
and create a ‘nut friendly’ environment.
As a preventative measure could we please request your
support with the following:
 Please do not send nuts or nut products to school with
your child.
 Encourage your child to respect children who have food
allergies.
 Teach your child not to share food, drink , food utensils or
containers.
 Encourage your child to wash and dry hands before and
after eating.
 If your child has a food anaphylaxis, it is preferred that food
for your child is supplied from home.
 When a child with a food allergy in primary school has a
lunch order could parents ensure their food allergy is written
in ‘red’ on lunch bag.
 If your child has a food allergy, teach them to avoid foods
that may trigger their allergy. If they are unsure what
ingredient is in a food, they should not eat it.
 It is recommended that students with severe food allergies
wear a medic alert bracelet/necklet.
 Empower your child to manage his/her allergy.
Jenny Hill (College Nurse)
John XXIII Family Picnic - 14/3/2009
Raffle Tickets are now on sale in Administration.
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets N O W .....
Congratulations to the
Class of 2008
The class of 2008 performed admirably in the
WACE/TEE Examinations. An overall indication of
how well this group performed was the large
number of students (42%) who achieved a TER in
excess of 90, a median (middle) score of 86.35 and
only 19% in the bottom third of the state.
The following students were acknowledged for their
outstanding efforts in a recent Curriculum Council
function held at Notre Dame University in
Fremantle.
General Exhibition (Presented to the best 40
students in the state)
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Rachel Lee
Subject Exhibition (Awarded to the student who
obtains the highest raw examination mark)
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Georgia Walker : Drama Studies
Certificate of Distinction (Students who are in the
best 0.5% for each TEE/WACE course)
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Amanda Nienaber : Art
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Rachel Lee : Drama Studies and History
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Selena Meegan : Drama Studies
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Georgia Walker : Drama Studies
Certificate of Excellence (Students who gain 10 A
grades for year long, or course equivalents)
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Nader Boutros
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Mitchell Callinan
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Erin Chevis
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Rachel Lee
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Amanda Nienaber
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Lazar Pravdic
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Alana Ryan
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Alexander Song
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Rachael Stokes
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Georgia Walker
Careers Corner
Notice for Past Students Interested in Medicine
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (established since
1794) is taking applications from Australian candidates for
places in the October 2009 intake. Admission is based on
interview and TEE results and interviews are conducted in
Melbourne in April. Applications should be made direct to
Dublin online at www.rcsi.ie. A copy of the application should
be sent to the Australasian Admissions office at
admissions@rcsi.com.au or to Professor Jarlath Ronayne
AM, Director of Admissions (Australasia), PO Box 656,
Williamstown, Vic 3016. There is a 5-6 year undergraduate
medical course and a 4 year graduate entry program.
Campion College - A degree in the liberal arts
Campion College is the first Liberal Arts College in Australia,
located in Sydney. The Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts
has a core curriculum of 5 subjects. Two further subjects in
Latin and Mathematics can be taken by students in addition
to the core units. The BA Liberal Arts is an integrated
program, so all courses relate to one another and cover the
history, philosophy, theology and literature of western
civilisation. Students with TERs over 70 will be considered for
entry and students can apply at any time throughout Year 12.
For more information, visit www.campion.edu.au.
Air Force Cadets
Boys and girls from 13-20 interested in all aspects of aviation,
bushcraft, survival, sporting activities and in learning skills
that are not taught in a regular classroom may be interested
in finding out more about Cadets. Phone contact details of
Irwin Barracks are 9269 4233. The Cadets meet on Friday
evenings 6-10 pm. Brochures available from the Careers
Office.
Mrs Sarah Hammond - Careers Counsellor
Robert Novacsek - Deputy Principal, Studies
Music Twilight Recital
SUNDAY 29 MARCH at 5:30 in Gonzaga Barry
Lecture Theatre. Forms are available at the Music
Office. Students who need accompaniment must
sign up for a practise with Zhen Zeng our official
accompanist at the time of submitting the form.
Students who do not have a practice beforehand
will not be able to perform at the recital.
Primary music programs – Year 5 Band and Year 3
Strings commence in WEEK 6. Queries to Mrs
Fowler – Music Office.
Mrs Toni Strong - Music Coordinator
Behaviour Tonics are running the 1-2-3 Magic and
Emotion Coaching Parent Course at the Mt Claremont
Community Centre, with a Wednesday evening course
available to parents and carers of 2-12 year old children.
This is a flexible and effective approach to discipline and is
rated highly by participants. Running over 3 x 2.5hr sessions
it is full of information, tips and practical strategies.
When: Wednesday 18th& 25th March &1st April,
7pm to 9.30 pm $95 single $160 dbl
To enquire/register call 9201 1250
or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au
Alumni News
400th Anniversary of the Institute of Mary Ward
As Mary Ward was one of the John XXIII College founders, we are inviting JTC, Loreto and St Louis graduating
years 1977-2007 to mark this momentous occasion.
Time:
Date:
Place:
MC:
6.00 - 8.00pm, formalities ~ 7pm
Friday 20 March 2009
John XXIII College Exhibition Centre John XXIII Ave Mt Claremont
Will O’Mahony
Special Alumni guests: Author, Alice Nelson www.alicenelson.com.au and Gardening Australia Guru,
Josh Byrne www.joshbyrne.com.au
Drinks and finger food will be served. This is a free event however RSVPs are essential for catering.
RSVP www.johnxxiii.edu.au or email gingell.anna@johnxxiii.edu.au
Rome Jubilee October 2009 Application Process
The organizers of the Rome 2009 Mary Ward Jubilee Event need to know the names and contact details of all
participants including CJ and IBVM sisters. The normal pathway for providing this information will be by completing the
Application Form on the Jubilee section of the website – www.ibvm.org . This Application Form will be available from April
2008 and all Jubilee contact persons will be informed once it is operational.
Class of 1988 Picnic
The Class of 1988 held their 20 year reunion in December for Alumni only
but this was followed closely by a 1988 family picnic held on the grounds
at John XXIII College. Some of the Alumni already have children here at
John XXIII.
“All Years” Reunion
Anne Fry and I travelled to Melbourne and Sydney recently for an “All Years” reunion. It was well attended and
the idea was warmly welcomed by everybody including those who were unable to attend. Nearly 40 people
attended the Melbourne reunion and almost 60 attended the Sydney reunion.
Class of 2008
Congratulations to Amanda Nienaber (Class of 2008) who received a full academic
Scholarship to attend Curtin University for 2009.
Congratulations to...............
Jonika Mosedale, (Class of 2002) Danielle Scoones, Marian Morrissey, (Class of 2003) and Eleanor Teo
(Class of 2004) who have enrolled in Medicine at NDU. Jonika, Danielle, Marian and Eleanor will graduate in
2012.
Anna Gingell nee Muir (Class of 1978)
Alumni Development Officer
THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND JOHN XXIII COLLEGE PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
“The Spirituality of Relationships”
PRESENTER:
JAMIE CALDER (S.J.)
(Jesuit Priest and Psychologist)
The Talk includes:
Caring for each other in the context of the Jesus Story.
Insights from Pastoral Theology and Psychology.
The aim of this Talk is to enrich and deepen our relationships with our husbands, wives,
partners and friends.
Father Jamie has degrees in Psychology, Philosophy and Theology. He has just completed
a Masters Degree in Theology and is presently studying an Honours Masters Degree in
Psychology while practising with Centre Care, Parramatta.
Father Jamie has been a Jesuit for the past thirteen years and ordained a Priest in 2005.
He is a dynamic speaker with a gift for connection with his audience.
MULTI PURPOSE ROOM (now The MacKillop Room) (FOLLOW SIGNS)
JOHN XXIII COLLEGE
7.30PM TO 9.00PM
COST: $10 (Donation Unwaged)
TUESDAY 10 MARCH, 2009
Further Details from Murray Graham on 9383 0444
" --------------------------------------------------------------------APPLICATION FORM
If you wish to attend the evening conducted by Jamie Calder (Tuesday 10 March 2009), please tick the box below.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
(Please complete the address section if you wish to be placed on our mailing list and you are not a parent at John XXIII College.)
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Post Code: ______________
Cost: Donation Unwaged
Phone Number: ______________________________________
No ticket or verification will be returned to you.
SEND APPLICATION FORM:
Inigo Spirituality & Justice Centre,
John XXIII College,
PO Box 226,
CLAREMONT WA 6010.
OR PAY ON ENTRY (Advising on 9383 0444 you will be attending)
THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND JOHN XXIII COLLEGE PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
“Blockages to Authentic Relationships”
PRESENTER:
JAMIE CALDER (S.J.)
(Jesuit Priest and Psychologist)
The talk includes :
Exploring the powerful forces in our culture which control our perception of events.
The danger of ‘normal’ in our spiritual lives. What is normal for Christians? Does it differ
from worldly normal? What power does it have over our lives.
The talk aims to uncover the things which push us away from authentic relationship with
each other and so God.
Father Jamie has degrees in Psychology, Philosophy and Theology. He has just completed
a Masters Degree in Theology and is presently studying an Honours Masters Degree in
Psychology while practising with Centre Care, Parramatta.
Father Jamie has been a Jesuit for the past thirteen years and ordained a Priest in 2005.
He is a dynamic speaker with a gift for connection with his audience.
MULTI PURPOSE ROOM (now The MacKillop Room) (FOLLOW SIGNS)
JOHN XXIII COLLEGE
7.30pm to 9.00pm
COST: $10.00 (Donation Unwaged)
WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2009
Further Details from Murray Graham on 9383 0444
" ----------------------------------------------------------------APPLICATION FORM
If you wish to attend the evening conducted by Jamie Calder (S.J.) (Wednesday, 11March 2009)
please tick the box below.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
(Please complete the address section if you wish to be placed on our mailing list and you are not a parent at John XXIII College and NOT
already on the mailing list)
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Post Code: ______________
Cost: $10.00 (Donation Unwaged)
Phone Number: ________________________________
No ticket or verification will be returned to you.
SEND APPLICATION FORM AND CHEQUE TO:
Inigo Spirituality & Justice Centre, John XXIII College,
PO Box 226, CLAREMONT WA 6010
OR PAY ON ENTRY (Advising Inigo Director Murray Graham on 9383 0444 you will be attending)
Secondary News
Mathematics
The annual Pi Competition is on again on 13th March at
lunch time. Students from Years 7 to 12 are invited to
obtain a copy of the number pi from their math teacher and
then remember as many digits of pi as they can so they
can recite it back on the day. There will be a prize for
each year group and also an overall prize. Get your
students using their working memory!
Mrs Amanda Hird - LAC Mathematics (acting)
Congratulations to.........
Ronan Colleran, Year 12, who won the Men's U17 Beach
Sprint of the event at the State Surf Lifesaving
Championships recently. Ronan won silver in the Men's
Open Beach Sprint and also won a silver medal in the U17
Beach Relay.
Paris Stowell who has gained selection for the Australian
Optimist Sailing team and the Australian team to go to the
World Championship to be held in Niteroi Brazil.
Cameron Crump (Year 9) who competed in the Under 14
WA State Baseball Team and played in the National Youth
Championships held in Lismore, NSW in January. WA
won the competition and are now National Champions.
What are the 6Rs?
They are attributes that we want our students to have
acquired by the time they leave school. The 6Rs enable
learners to become independent inquirers, reliable team
workers, self managers and effective participants of
society. The nurturing of the 6Rs at John XXIII College
provide a platform to monitor attitudes and behaviour
which in turn supports successful learning.
Details of the 6Rs can be found on the College web page:
www. Johnxxiii.edu.au. Please note that RESPECT is the
critical attribute which underpins all the other “Rs”.
RESPECT for self and others, is about knowing my
qualities, my uniqueness and valuing the unique qualities of
others and knowing that I can make a difference.
What parents can do to support the 6Rs ?
Talk to your child about the 6Rs. Ask your son/daughter
how they could use the 6Rs in class .
Mrs Margaret Yoon, PhD - SOSE Learning Area
Coordinator
Parents of Year 12 Students
Year 12 Information Evening
The slide shows and handouts which were used in the recent Year
12 Information Evening are available on the College website.
Year 12 Assembly
A Year 12 assembly was held on Tuesday of week three.
The Agenda included the following important items;
 Semester Two Year 11 Academic Awards.
 Congratulations to all those students whose hard work last
year was acknowledged. These students have an excellent
foundation on which to draw for their Year 12 studies.
 The issuing of the Treading the Water Whilst the Sharks
are Circling
 This is a very useful booklet purchased on behalf of the
College for our Year 12 students. It covers such topics as
making the most of class time, examination techniques, active
study and organisational skills. It is complementary to the
Study Planner program that our Careers Counsellor, Ms
Hammond, is working through with all the John XXIII College
students.
 The College Assessment Policy.
 Mandatory reading for all Senior Students.
 A letter to parents advertising the dates and times for after
school assessment.
 Advertising the Year Twelve Awards 2009.
Mrs Fry also addressed the students and noted particularly that;
 The College Speech Night will be held on 28th October and
that there was the expectation that Year 12 Prize winners
would attend the evening.
 The Day of Invitation, the last “formal” day for the Year 12
students, will take place on the last day of term three, 25th
September.
 The Trial TEE will take place from 5th October to 16th
October.
The students will be able to collect the examination scripts
on Monday 19th October.
 Year 12 TEE Seminars will take place from 20th October to
22nd October, inclusive. Attendance will be on a voluntary
basis.
Mr Robert Novacsek - Deputy Principal (Studies)
Year 8 Parents / Year 9-12
New Parents – Meet Your
Tutor Group Teacher
On Monday 16 March, there is an opportunity for a brief one-onone meeting with your son or daughter’s Tutor Group teacher in
the Ignatian Centre (Library). This is the person they meet every
morning, who is the initial point of contact for pastoral welfare
issues. In many cases, your son or daughter will have the same
Tutor Group teacher for their whole high school experience. A
letter will be sent home for you to outline your appointment
preferences. Times available are 3.20pm – 4.00pm.
Ms Sarah Hammond – Year 8 Coordinator